This page lists the maternity facilities available in the Canterbury area.
Tertiary maternity facilities are designed for women with complex maternity needs which require specialist multidisciplinary care. Well women may use these facilities in the absence of other maternity facilities in their area.
Primary maternity facilities are designed for well women who have no complications during pregnancy. They’re run and staffed by midwives.
- Ashburton Hospital
- Darfield Hospital
- Kaikoura Health
- Lincoln Maternity Hospital
- Rangiora Health Hub
- St George’s Hospital
- Waikari Hospital
For information on the different kinds of maternity facility, see Where to give birth.
Tertiary maternity facilities
Christchurch Women’s Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | Riccarton Avenue Christchurch |
|---|---|
| Website | Christchurch Women’s Hospital |
| Phone | 03 366 4699 |
Primary maternity facilities
Ashburton Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | Elizabeth Street Ashburton |
|---|---|
| Website | Ashburton Hospital |
| Phone | 03 307 8483 |
| Postal address | Private Bag 801 Ashburton 7740 |
Features
- Offers birth and postnatal care
- Labour and birth pool available
- Located within rural community hospital
Darfield Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | Mathias Street Darfield |
|---|---|
| Website | Darfield Hospital |
| Phone | 03 318 8503 |
| Fax | 03 318 8554 |
Features
- Two maternity beds
- Located within rural community hospital
Kaikoura Health
Contact and address
| Address | Deal Street Kaikoura |
|---|---|
| Website | Kaikoura Health |
| Phone | 03 319 3500 |
| Fax | 03 319 3513 |
Features
- Offers birth and postnatal care
- Birthing pool available
- Located within rural community hospital
Lincoln Maternity Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | James Street Lincoln |
|---|---|
| Website | Lincoln Maternity Hospital |
| Phone | 03 325 2802 |
| Fax | 03 325 2876 |
Features
- Birth and postnatal care
- Spa bath, shower and en suite in birthing room
Rangiora Health Hub
Contact and address
| Address | Ashley Street Rangiora |
|---|---|
| Website | Rangiora Health Hub |
| Phone | 03 313 7299 |
| Fax | 03 313 7682 |
Features
- Birth and postnatal care
- Separate bath room for birthing room with spa bath, shower and toilet
- Located with continuing care facility
St George’s Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | 249 Papanui Road Strowan Christchurch |
|---|---|
| Website | Maternity Unit – St George’s Hospital |
| Phone | 03 375 6000 |
| Fax | 03 355 2057 |
| [email protected] |
Features
- Two birthing rooms, one with a pool
- Ten single post natal rooms with ensuites.
Waikari Hospital
Contact and address
| Address | 16 Littles Drive Waikari |
|---|---|
| Website | Waikari Hospital |
| Phone | 03 314 4005 |
| Fax | 03 314 4965 |
Features
- Two maternity beds located within continuing care facility